What Are People From Turkey Called?

Name: Turkey
Address: West Asia, Turkey

West Asia, Turkey

Turkey

People from Turkey are called:

People from Turkey are called Turkish.

Demonym:

Turkish

Pronunciation:

/ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/

About Turkey

Capital city: Ankara.
Transcontinental country spanning Europe and Asia.
Successor to the Ottoman Empire.
Strategic location controlling key waterways.
Known for rich history, diverse culture, and dynamic economy.

Quick Facts

Population:: 85,816,199 (2024 est.)
Country:: Turkey
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Turk', the Turkic people. Also called Türkiye. The demonym is 'Turkish' or 'Turk'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Greece

west of Turkey

People are called:

Greek

Syria

south of Turkey

People are called:

Syrian

Iran

east of Turkey

People are called:

Iranian

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Population:: 85,816,199 (2024 est.)
Country:: Turkey
Region:: West Asia

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